A collection of photographs gathered from the Christchurch branch of IHC of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme. The programme connects volunteers with individuals with an intellectual disability and provides new friendship opportunities through socialising out in the community.
These photographs celebrate these friendships and the connections that have been made through this programme including entries into the 2019 IHC Selfie Competition as well as International Volunteer Week celebrations in 2019.
Image credit: International Volunteer Day at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, CCL-DW-IHC-130801
Annami (left) and Ashleigh have been friends as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme since Aug 2017. They both enjoy sun and sand and their visit to Sumner Beach was all about walking and...
Beth (left) and Rebecca have been friends as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme for 2 and a half years. One of their favourite things to do is catch the latest movie at cinemas across...
Close-up of a black swan at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Taken during an International Volunteer Day trip as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme in Christchurch.
Shane and Chris (pictured) have been friends as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme for 5 years. Here Chris is standing by the Avon River on the Cambridge Terrace side looking across...
Shane and Chris (pictured) have been friends as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme for 5 years. Here Chris is standing at the site of the Christchurch Central Library during construction...
Erica (right) and Fiona have been friends for a number of years as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme. Here they are pictured during a visit to Christmas Wonderland in Ashburton.
Erica (left) and Fiona have been friends for a number of years as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme. Here they are pictured during a visit to Garden City Helicopters at Christchurch...
Erica (left) and Fiona have been friends for a number of years as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme. Here they are pictured celebrating Fiona's birthday with a cake and card at O'Shea's...
Felsi (right) and Nela are friends as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme and will brave any weather so they can go for a walk. Here they are out in the sunshine at the Christchurch Botanic...
Felsi (left) and Nela are friends as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme and will brave any weather so they can go for a walk. Here they are out at The Groynes ahead of feeding the ducks.
Felsi (left) and Nela are friends as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme and will brave any weather so they can go for a walk. Here they are enjoying a walk around the block in the southern...
A group of volunteers and their friends chatting at the picnic area at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Northwood during an International Volunteer Day trip as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship...
A group of volunteers and their friends at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Northwood during an International Volunteer Day trip as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme in Christchurch.
Volunteers and their friends on a walkway at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Northwood during an International Volunteer Day trip as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme in Christchurch.
A group of volunteers and their friends at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Northwood during an International Volunteer Day trip as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme in Christchurch.
A group of volunteers and their friends with a donkey at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Northwood during an International Volunteer Day trip as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme in...
Jacob (left) and Nicholas are friends as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme. They enjoy getting out and about in their local community and are pictured here at Foster Park in Rolleston.
Jacob (right) and Nicholas are friends as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme. They enjoy getting out and about in their local community of Rolleston.
Jo (right) and Cassie are friends as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme. Jo and Cassie enjoy having fun, playing games, going for walks and, as shown here, visiting the local playground at...
Jo (right) and Cassie (second from right) are friends as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme. Jo and Cassie are visiting Foster Park in Rolleston where they spent some time with another...
Kerstin (right) and Michelle have been friends for 3 years as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme. Here they are enjoying a trip on the chairlift at the Christchurch Adventure Park on the...
Kerstin (left) and Michelle have been friends for 3 years as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme. Here they are at a cinema in Christchurch.
Loreen (right) and Kylie were matched in August 2018 as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme. Kylie was very excited to have a new friend to take her out. Here they are enjoying a drink and...
Loreen (left) and Kylie were matched in Aug 2018 as part of the IHC Volunteer Friendship programme. Kylie was very excited to have a new friend to take her out. Here they are during their adventure...